The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Trust Grade Doctor (ST3-6 equivalent) in Paediatrics

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit Trust grade doctor to work on the middle grade rota in Paediatrics. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to gain experience in NHS and pursue further qualifications like MRCPCH.

Main duties of the job

This Specialist Registrar role is the day-to-day management of sick children, infants and neonates helped by the nursing staff and senior house officer under the direct supervision of the Consultant Paediatricians. They will also support the ST1-3 tier trainees of the rota.

The successful applicants will be expected to join the other doctors in covering the middle grade rota for Dolphin ward/ Paediatric A&E, NICU/ Postnatal wards and Out-patient clinics (supervised). This will involve working a mixture of normal days, Long days and nights on a rolling rota basis. They will be responsible to timely patient review and discharge with appropriate senior support. The Department has a very active Audit and Governance program that the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to by undertaking and presenting projects.

The appointed candidate will be provided Clinical and Educational supervision and same training opportunities that are available to any trainee within the department.

They will also receive a comprehensive Trust and departmental induction programme and an enhanced induction targeted towards IMG's.

Please be aware thatthis vacancy will close earlyif sufficient number of applications are receive

About us

ur organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart- Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence- Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration- Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7179951-CHWS

Job locations

Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The 9-week Service rolling rota follows the pattern below.

There will be on call commitments as per the established paediatric rota, but additional work paid pro rata through the NHS professional can be negotiated.

Flexibility within the rota to meet the training needs and allow for development of the service.

See attached Job Description for Rota, Person Specification and further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 9-week Service rolling rota follows the pattern below.

There will be on call commitments as per the established paediatric rota, but additional work paid pro rata through the NHS professional can be negotiated.

Flexibility within the rota to meet the training needs and allow for development of the service.

See attached Job Description for Rota, Person Specification and further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds MBBS or equivalent
  • Holds NLS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Holds MRCPCH Part A and B

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of clinical placements and experience during training
  • Portfolio documenting continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Inpatient, outpatient and community setting experience as a student
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Holds MBBS or equivalent
  • Holds NLS or equivalent qualification
  • Full GMC registration

Desirable

  • Holds MRCPCH Part A and B

Experience

Essential

  • Wide range of clinical placements and experience during training
  • Portfolio documenting continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Inpatient, outpatient and community setting experience as a student

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director Paediatrics

Edward Haworth

edward.haworth2@nhs.net

01279444455

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

292-7179951-CHWS

Job locations

Princess Alexandra NHS Hospital

Hamstel Road

Harlow

CM20 1QX


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